Lana Del Rey Amoeba Hollywood: A Love Fest, And A Comeback (VIDEO)

Lana Del Rey is back. Her free concert Tuesday at Amoeba in Hollywood was nothing short of an emotional love fest.

Despite rumors that her as yet unannounced March tour had been cancelled to "distance" her from ruthless criticism of her "Saturday Night Live" performance, Del Rey stepped on stage and performed with confidence and charm.

"You know it hasn't been the easiest," she said to her cheering fans. "But you make it easier. I'm glad you all are here."

Her fans shouted out adoringly and repeatedly "Marry me!" "You're beautiful!" and "I love you!" -- the latter to which she replied each time, "I love you too." Every time the singer belted out a high note, the crowd of more than 800 fans roared.

Del Rey smiled whenever she wasn't singing, looking like she was thoroughly enjoying herself. In addition to her incessant hand gestures, which seem, for her, to be a form of expression inseparable from her singing, she didn’t hesitate to dance briefly, as if in defiance of the criticism of her dancing on SNL.

The budding singer seemed surprised to see so many fans when she first came on stage. "I didn't know you guys were all coming," she said bashfully. "You know we sing for you."

She sang "Born to Die," "Blue Jeans," "Million Dollar Man," "Video Games" and "Without You." Towards the end of her performance, she reiterated her heartfelt gratitude to the crowd: "I just want to say thank you guys so much, and you know what I mean." The singer embraced weeping fans before the show (see video in slideshow below) and became teary-eyed herself in the moment.

Who are Del Rey's fans? And why do they like her? Check out these photos of Lana's performance and a selection of comments from her still-devoted fans.

Comments

[victorvelasco]

10:52 PM on 02/14/2012

First, the Amoeba in San Francisco, then, the one in LA...five songs....for free. Let's see who will actually sit down and pay... cause there are just not enough Amoebas in the world.

[mauidano]

07:42 PM on 02/14/2012

Art is always open to interpretation. I see it as junk, obviously there are those who like her. I don't get it but that's me. I've been in the music business for 33 years. Seen it all. Got one word for you Lizzy if you think you're talented enough....Adele.

[kalijuri]

12:38 PM on 02/14/2012

lord have mercy. she is just awful. this is just as bad as snl. maybe just be a songwriter and let singers do your songs.

[altongrimes]

07:35 PM on 02/12/2012

I think she's great! I'm a fan!

[kinogod]

10:48 PM on 02/09/2012

Awesome documentary slide show and without a trace of showbizzy snark...nice. Mo'pleez.

[m1jones]

10:09 PM on 02/09/2012

Is she supposed to be singing? On key?

[Camille Gray]

07:46 PM on 02/09/2012

She's a sweetheart! People like me will continue to support her success and her career, and there are millions other like me. Sorry haters, she'll be around for a while. Also, why click on articles and watch videos of people you don't even like, hmm? So sad, just so sad. I hope that all the naysayers here find fulfilling lives soon so they can stop funneling all their sadness and anger towards a very talented young lady.

[Mattcat25]

09:39 AM on 02/09/2012

Lana Del Rey should possibly collaborate with Rebecca Black?

[DoctorGreeves]

08:50 AM on 02/09/2012

Ngh, nghh . . . I'm soo sleepy . . .

[Greg Bell]

01:55 AM on 02/09/2012

The Empress has no clothes (or very few, at least).

[thecastermaster]

01:25 AM on 02/09/2012

Ahhh Amoeba. A single cell...... Just like Lana's brain/personality judging by the performances i've seen as of late

[mauidano]

07:43 PM on 02/14/2012

Perfect!

[Pitt Evertonian]

01:08 AM on 02/09/2012

Hahahaha...HP is still pumping her up. 15 minutes are almost over.

[DG3]

11:42 PM on 02/08/2012

Those people hugging her seem odd.

[MayberryClark]

11:36 PM on 02/08/2012

Only 20 comments?

[ponyloco]

10:33 PM on 02/08/2012

for anyone who doesn't realize this is simply wretched, check out Mazzy Star to see how this is supposed to sound and then get back to us...

[Beowoof]

11:08 PM on 02/08/2012

Definitely an influence, but Lana Del Rey has a lush rich voice and will come into her own. The abuse she gets isn't deserved and comes off as misplaced anger. This whole anti-Lana scene is manufactured much more than the plastic music she's accused of producing..

[stella v]

12:57 AM on 02/09/2012

it's a only comeback to writers at huffington post. they came down on her so ridiculously hard that now she's the cool underdog again - lol.